SOCAR has entered a new and important phase in Azerbaijan’s gas
export strategy by selling a significant volume of natural gas
transported through the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the European
leg of the Southern Gas Corridor, to markets in Southern and
Central Europe.
Azernews reports, citing SOCAR, that starting
from January 2026, Azerbaijani gas will be supplied to buyers in
Austria and Germany, marking a major expansion into Central
Europe’s largest and most competitive gas markets.
The deliveries to Austria and Germany will be carried out via
Italy, further strengthening Italy’s role as a key gas hub for
Azerbaijani supplies entering continental Europe. With these new
destinations, the geographical footprint of Azerbaijani gas in
Europe continues to widen.
As a result, the number of countries purchasing Azerbaijani gas
has now reached 16. In addition to Austria and Germany, Azerbaijani
gas is already exported to:
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Italy (major buyer via TAP)
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Greece
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Bulgaria
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Romania
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Hungary
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Serbia
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Slovenia
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Croatia
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Slovakia
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North Macedonia
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Ukraine
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Türkiye (via TANAP/SCP)
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Georgia (via pipeline connections)
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Syria (via Türkiye, newly started supplies)
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Albania (planned via TAP from 2026)
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Austria and Germany (as of 2026)
The expansion into Central Europe via TAP underscores
Azerbaijan’s strategic role in bolstering European energy security,
particularly as many EU countries seek diversified gas sources
beyond traditional suppliers. Italian imports alone accounted for a
significant share of Azerbaijani gas exports in recent years, with
Italy receiving around 9.5 billion cubic meters in 2025.
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